Kathmandu City Sightseeing Day Tour

Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour: Explore Nepal’s Cultural Heart

Kathmandu city is where you can easily see the history and culture of Nepalese people. It is also called the city of temples because you can find many temples along the streets. On the Kathmandu sightseeing day tour, you can enjoy the culture and tradition alongside the ethnic local Newars and people from different castes.

During the Kathmandu city sightseeing day tour, we will visit several world heritage sites, all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu has been a dreamland for tourists for many years. It is a beautiful place where you can experience diverse traditions, cultures, and lifestyles. Kathmandu city showcases the traditions of both Buddhist and Hindu religious communities. On this tour, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Places to Visit Around Kathmandu City

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is a famous Hindu temple in Kathmandu, built in the fifth century by Lichchavi King Prachanda Dev. Near the temple, you can see the flowing sacred Bagmati River. Every year in July (Shrawan), thousands of devotees come barefoot from India and different parts of Nepal to visit Lord Shiva at Pashupatinath. Another important time for Hindu pilgrims is during Mahashivaratri, in March-April, which is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day, thousands of Hindus from all over the country and India visit this sacred temple.

Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)

Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. Here, you can see many monks worshipping Lord Buddha. Thousands of visitors from foreign countries come to see this sacred place. Swayambhunath is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason. This is the oldest stupa in Nepal and holds many religious myths and legends.

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath is the largest spherical stupa in Nepal, attracting people from around the world. The atmosphere here is peaceful, and thousands of Tibetan and Chinese visitors come to experience it. The stupa resembles a giant mandala, and on the top, you can see the symbolic eyes of Lord Buddha on all four sides. The biggest festival here is Losar, the Tibetan New Year, celebrated in February or March.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square houses the Royal Palace of the former Kingdom of Kathmandu. It is one of the three Durbar Squares located inside Kathmandu Valley and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area contains many historic buildings and temples built during the Malla Dynasty era, featuring unique pagoda-style architecture. Although several buildings collapsed during the 2015 earthquake, renovation efforts are ongoing to restore the square to its original state. It is also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square.

For more about Kathmandu’s cultural heritage, check the official UNESCO World Heritage site.